Questions & Answers

How far is it from Scotland to Newcastle upon Tyne?

The distance between Scotland and Newcastle upon Tyne is 255 km. The road distance is 244 km.

What is the cheapest way to get from Scotland to Newcastle upon Tyne?

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Newcastle upon Tyne is to bus which costs £11 - £15 and takes 3 h 50 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Scotland to Newcastle upon Tyne?

The quickest way to get from Scotland to Newcastle upon Tyne is to train which takes 2 h 36 min and costs £24 - £90.

Is there a direct train between Scotland and Newcastle upon Tyne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Newcastle. Services depart every four hours. The journey takes approximately 2 h 36 min.

Is there a direct bus between Scotland and Newcastle upon Tyne?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Glasgow and arriving at Newcastle Upon Tyne. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3 h 50 min.

How long does it take to get from Scotland to Newcastle upon Tyne?

The train from Glasgow Central to Newcastle takes 2 h 36 min including transfers and departs every four hours.

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Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Newcastle upon Tyne, commonly known as Newcastle, is a city in Tyne and Wear, North East England, 103 miles (166 km) south of Edinburgh and 277 miles (446 km) north of London on the northern bank of the River Tyne, 8.5 mi from the North Sea. Newcastle is the most populous city in the North East, and forms the core of the Tyneside conurbation, the eighth most populous urban area in the United Kingdom. Newcastle is a member of the English Core Cities Group and is a member of the Eurocities network of European cities. Newcastle was part of the county of Northumberland until 1400, when it became a county of itself, a status it retained until becoming part of Tyne and Wear in 1974. The regional nickname and dialect for people from Newcastle and the surrounding area is Geordie. Newcastle also houses Newcastle University, a member of the Russell Group, as well as Northumbria University.
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Things to do in Newcastle upon Tyne

The Cathedral Church of Christ, Blessed Mary the Virgin and St Cuthbert of Durham, usually known as Durham Cathedral and home of the Shrine of St Cuthbert, is a cathedral in the city of Durham, England, the seat of the Anglican Bishop of Durham. The bishopric dates from 995, with the present cathedral being founded in AD 1093. The cathedral is regarded as one of the finest examples of Norman architecture and has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site along with nearby Durham Castle, which faces it across Palace Green.

Beamish, the North of England Open Air Museum is an open-air museum located at Beamish, near the town of Stanley, County Durham, England. The museum's guiding principle is to preserve an example of everyday life in urban and rural North East England at the climax of industrialisation in the early 20th century.

The Tyne Bridge is a through arch bridge over the River Tyne in North East England, linking Newcastle upon Tyne and Gateshead. The Bridge was designed by the engineering firm Mott, Hay and Anderson, who later designed the Forth Road Bridge, and was built by Dorman Long and Co. of Middlesbrough. The bridge was officially opened on 10 October 1928 by King George V and has since become a defining symbol of Tyneside. It is ranked as the tenth tallest structure in the city.

Sage Gateshead is a concert venue and also a centre for musical education, located in Gateshead on the south bank of the River Tyne, in the North East of England. It opened in 2004 and is tenanted by the North Music Trust.